Bulls trade for Nic Claxton from Nets in three-team deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The Chicago Bulls have acquired Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team trade. The deal, which also involves the Minnesota Timberwolves, sees the Bulls gain Claxton while the Timberwolves clear space for Ayo Dosunmu. Chicago does not surrender any players or picks, absorbing Claxton's contract into their cap space, which decreases from $54 million to $32 million. Claxton, who averaged 11.7 points and 6.9 rebounds last season, adds depth to the Bulls' front court. This transaction marks the first move of Bryson Graham's tenure as Bulls' head coach.
- •Bulls acquire Nic Claxton in a three-team trade.
- •Timberwolves clear $33 million in salary cap space.
- •Nets move up five draft spots, acquiring Julius Randle.
- •Claxton has two years remaining on his contract.
- •Graham makes his initial roster change as Bulls head coach.
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Bulls Pull Off Trade for Nic Claxton in Bryson Graham's First Big Move
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Bulls acquire Nic Claxton in first trade of Bryson Graham era
"The first trade of the Bryson Graham era has occurred. The Bulls have acquired Nic Claxton, 27, from the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal. The Minnesota Timberwolves sent Julius...
"The Chicago Bulls finally acquired their long-term starting center.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 4:19 AMBulls Pull Off Trade for Nic Claxton in Bryson Graham's First Big Move
The Chicago Bulls finally acquired their long-term starting center.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 3:19 AMBulls acquire Nic Claxton in first trade of Bryson Graham era
The first trade of the Bryson Graham era has occurred. The Bulls have acquired Nic Claxton, 27, from the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team deal. The Minnesota Timberwolves sent Julius...
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